Synemon collecta Swinhoe, 1892
CASTNIIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 3 March 2009)


(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

This species is the subject of continuing study, as very little is known about it. The Caterpillars spend most of their time underground, feeding on grass roots.


(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

The adults have brown forewings, and bright yellow hindwings.


mating pair: female on the right
(Photo: courtesy of Dave Britton, Armidale)

The species has been observed in:

  • New South Wales, and
  • Queensland.

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